Garrotxa Half Marathon (Olot) 2027
- Sunday 7 March 2027, Olot, 31st edition
- Loop through the Vall d'en Bas, La Pinya and El Mallol
- Finishers within the time limit win a ham
- €42 (€47 from 22 Feb); €1 per entry to Càritas
The Mitja Marató de la Garrotxa, known as ‘la mitja del pernil’, is a half marathon with a prize you can eat. The 31st edition is on Sunday 7 March 2027, organised by Club Natació Olot, with a popular 10K (the 12th) the same morning. Everyone who finishes the half marathon within the time limit gets a ham, and 10K finishers get a cured-meat selection.
Through the Vall d’en Bas
Start and finish are in Olot, the capital of the Garrotxa volcanic area. Both routes loop through the Vall d’en Bas, passing La Pinya and El Mallol, with the peaks of Santa Magdalena and Puigsacalm in view. The organisers publish the route on Wikiloc through the registration page. The start time and the finisher time limit hadn’t been published when we checked.
Entry
- Half marathon: €42, rising to €47 from 22 February 2027.
- 10K: €22, rising to €27.
- Discounts: 50% off for Club Natació Olot members who register before 21 February; free entry for athletes from the club’s sports sections.
- Included: a technical sport shirt for everyone, and the ham or cured meats for finishers.
- Registration: online through dsport.cat.
The 2026 edition drew a record of around 1,000 runners. A euro from each entry goes to Càritas Garrotxa, and non-runners can donate through ‘Dorsal Zero’.
Nearby
If you want a second Catalan half that month, Girona’s is a week earlier, on 28 February.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions: Garrotxa Half Marathon (Olot)
Why is it called the ham half marathon?
Runners who finish the half marathon within the established time receive a ham (pernil), and 10K finishers get a selection of cured meats. It is known locally as 'la mitja del pernil'.
How much does it cost?
The half marathon is €42 until 21 February 2027 and €47 from 22 February. The 10K is €22, then €27. Members of Club Natació Olot get 50% off before 21 February, and athletes from the club's sports sections enter free.
What does the route cover?
It starts and finishes in Olot and runs through the Vall d'en Bas, passing La Pinya and El Mallol, with views of Santa Magdalena and Puigsacalm.
How big is the race?
The 2026 edition set a record of about 1,000 participants across the half and the 10K, so it is a mid-sized, friendly race.
Is there a charity element?
Yes. €1 of each entry goes to Càritas Garrotxa, and you can donate without running through the 'Dorsal Zero' option.
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